Seismologists with an advanced degree who operate or have access to regional and local seismic network data and the means of processing that data to provide accurate phase pick information;

Linux background and some SQL experience are required;

Passing the NDC e-Learning course is a prerequisite.

APPLICATION PROCEDURENDC Technical Staff are invited to submit their applications for this training course through established official channels (their Permanent Missions to the CTBTO or Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to the PTS point of contact above, no later than 8 March 2019.

Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified subsequently.

However, pending the official nomination, participants may fax the registration, upon its approval by a Director of the institution, to allow timely travel and accommodation arrangements to be made by the PTS.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION In accordance with the Staff regulations and rules and Administrative Directives, the PTS will provide a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and financial support to cover travel costs.

The DSA will be sufficient to cover related expenses during the training programme;

The PTS travel agent will reserve, issue and send the flight tickets to the participants for the most direct and economic route;

Participants are not allowed to purchase their own tickets unless, under exceptional circumstances, they are authorized to do so and only if this proves to be most cost efficient for the PTS;

The PTS will book a hotel and cover the costs for the accommodation and training. Participants will receive their remaining Daily Subsistence Allowance upon arrival in Vienna; and

All participants shall be covered under the Global Medical Insurance scheme for the PTS trainees under third party liability insurance.

Requirement: Scanned passport copies.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

VisasParticipants should apply for visas, if needed, at the corresponding consular office upon receipt of an Acceptance Note Verbale from the Provisional Technical Secretariat, in order to ensure timely processing.